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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft
    GM2784842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the stabilizer shaft (1) on the drivetrain and front suspension frame.
  2. Fig 2: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket And Bolts
    GM2506890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  4. Fig 3: Front Suspension Frame
    GM2506954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Lift the drivetrain and front suspension frame (1) into the proper position and install and tighten all of the frame bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle - V5O) .
  6. Install the rear transmission mount bracket through bolt. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD)Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD) .
  7. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  8. Connect the lower control arms to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  9. Connect the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  10. Fig 4: Exhaust Pipe Insulators
    GM2506950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the exhaust front pipe insulators (1).
  12. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame transmission protector. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement .
  13. Install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Trax)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Encore) .
  14. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Install the intermediate steering shaft upper seal. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal Replacement .